South Africa vs Thailand: Government expenditure on education, constant PPP$
South Africa
55,822 millions
in 2024
Thailand
58,318 millions
in 2013
South Africa rank
22nd
Thailand rank
21st
Government expenditure on education, constant PPP$ over time
- South Africa
- Thailand
How they compare
Thailand currently reports 58,318 millions against 55,822 millions in South Africa, a difference of 2,496 millions.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 18 shared years of data; in 1991 it was South Africa ahead.
South Africa ranks 22nd and Thailand ranks 21st of 166 countries.
Thailand has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Thailand | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 25,563 millions | 27,253 millions | 1,690 millions | Thailand |
| 2000s | 29,633 millions | 41,091 millions | 11,457 millions | Thailand |
| 2010s | 42,992 millions | 56,794 millions | 13,802 millions | Thailand |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on education, constant ppp$, South Africa or Thailand?
- Thailand, at 58,318 millions against 55,822 millions in South Africa as of 2013.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on education, constant ppp$ between South Africa and Thailand?
- 2,496 millions, with Thailand ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Thailand?
- 18 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2013.
- How do South Africa and Thailand rank globally for government expenditure on education, constant ppp$?
- South Africa ranks 22nd and Thailand ranks 21st of 166 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on education, constant PPP$ (millions). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release